1. Which specialist should I consult for undergoing pericardiectomy surgery? The surgery will be done by a cardiothoracic surgeon. 2. Do all cases of constrictive pericarditis require surgery? If the ...

Pericardium: Membranous sac enclosing the heart. Inflammation: A response of redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat in certain areas which is meant to protect tissues affected by injury or ...

In the cited meta-analysis, colchicine was associated with reduced risk of treatment failure (OR: 0.23) and recurrent pericarditis (OR: 0.39), but with a trend toward more adverse effects. [34] ...

Pericardiectomy should not be considered for constrictive physiology that presents with relatively new-onset symptoms/signs. Empirical treatment of acute idiopathic/viral pericarditis and ...

I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is ...

In the past five years 10 cases have been reported in which hypoalbuminemia due to excessive protein loss from the gut has been associated with constrictive pericarditis. 5–11 Recently, we observed ...